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David Sarnoff (February 27, 1891 – December 12, 1971) led the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) in various capacities shortly after its founding in 1919 to his retirement in 1970. Known as "the general," he ruled over an ever-growing radio and electronics empire that became one of the largest companies in the world, branching into the world ...
David Sarnoff, 1971. David Sarnoff, (born Feb. 27, 1891, Minsk, Russia—died Dec. 12, 1971, New York, N.Y., U.S.), Russian-born U.S. communications executive. After immigrating with his family to New York in 1900, he left school to work for the Marconi telegraph company.
May 23, 2018 · David Sarnoff. 1891-1971. Russian-American businessman who became a pioneer in television and radio broadcasting. David Sarnoff was born in Minsk, Russia, and traveled via steerage with his family to New York nine years later. He spoke no English, but helped his family make ends meet by selling newspapers and holding odd jobs.
David Sarnoff ruled as its king. If King Sarnoff was capable of beneficent, compassionate leadership, he was equally capable of despotic brutality.
Feb 9, 2021 · David Sarnoff's vision, inexhaustible energy, and aggressive personality led to the creation of 20th century radio and television broadcasting and the roots of our wireless communications today. Sarnoff, the eldest of five children, was born on 27 February 1891 outside Minsk in imperial Russia.
Dec 13, 1971 · David Sarnoff, the hard‐driving broadcasting pioneer who rose from a $5.50‐a‐week office boy to chairman of the RCA Corporation, died yesterday morning. He was 80 years old. Mr. Sarnoff, who ...
NBC FOUNDER. David Sarnoff made radio a household utility and played a leading role in establishing network radio with the formation of the National Broadcasting Company in 1926. With the formation of the Radio Corporation of America, he became a dominant force in electronic communications for more than 50 years. 1977 RADIO INDUCTEE.
